Radioactive Materials Inspector and Licensing

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Assistant Environmental Engineer

Opening Date:

January 2, 2026

Closing Date:

January 15, 2026

Job Class Code:6320

Grade: 22 (04)

Salary:$25.74 - $35.92 per hour*

* This is inclusive of a 13.50% recruitment and retention stipend

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This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This position allows for partial telework with manager approval.

You will serve as the Radioactive materials licensing and inspection person. This is a highly responsible and technical position requiring involved licensing and inspection procedures. In this position you will be responsible for maintaining complex database programs, rules and regulations updates, internal administration procedures in this area and conducting emergency response activities. This position additionally conducts indoor tanning licensing and inspection.

You will also:

• Facilitate and review license applications for radioactive materials use.
• Review and draft regulations to maintain Federal agreements.
• Solve and direct the resolution of regulatory violations.
• Conduct monitoring and sampling activities.
• Conduct inspections of radioactive materials use.
• Conduct investigations of allegations regarding radioactive materials use.
• Design and manage investigations and inspection programs.
• Write and present reports, policy statements, and position papers.
• Review and conduct training programs.
• Conduct emergency response field sampling.
• Create safety recommendations pertaining to radiation exposure.
• Conduct tanning licensing and regulatory oversight
• Perform tanning inspections in response to allegations

A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Civil, Sanitary, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or related Engineering field. Related experience may be substituted for education.

For non-engineering college graduates and non-degreed candidates:
Certification of Engineer-in-Training as issued by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

• Knowledge of radiation measurement devices and mathematics related to health physics
• Knowledge of research methods and ability to analyze and interpret data
• Outstanding oral/written communication skills and ability to establish effective working relationships

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The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

For additional information about this position please contact Kim Buffum, Radiation Control Program Manager, fum

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.

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